Original director Chris Columbus has completely shut down the idea of returning to “Harry Potter.”
In a recent interview with The Times of London, Columbus, who helmed the first two “Harry Potter” films, said it’s “impossible” for him to return to the franchise because of the political stir provoked by creator J.K. Rowling‘s controversial views on the trans community.
“It’s never going to happen,” Columbus said when asked about directing another “Harry Potter” film. “It’s gotten so complicated with all the political stuff. Everyone in the cast has their own opinion, which is different from [Rowling’s] opinion, which makes it impossible.”
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